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Compulsion Games boss: Generative AI usage 'is not mandated' at Xbox
Compulsion Games boss: Generative AI usage 'is not mandated' at Xbox
'I would say we are probably not the studio that will use AI the most, and I don't think that bothers anything at Microsoft.'
May 2, 2025
Microsoft Announces Major Price Increases For XBOX Consoles, Games, And Accessories
Microsoft Announces Major Price Increases For XBOX Consoles, Games, And Accessories
Effective immediately, as of May 1st, the price of Xbox consoles and accessories has increased across the globe. Microsoft also confirmed Xbox first-party titles will cost $80 this holiday season.
May 1, 2025
Xbox is increasing hardware prices and bumping first-party titles to $80
Xbox is increasing hardware prices and bumping first-party titles to $80
Without once mentioning the word tariffs, Xbox announced that consoles, accessories, and games just got more expensive.
May 1, 2025
Tenderfoot Tactics developer pulls title from Xbox to support pro-Palestine boycott
Tenderfoot Tactics developer pulls title from Xbox to support pro-Palestine boycott
Indie developer Badru is ditching the Microsoft-owned platform in solidarity with the Palestinian-lead Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions campaign.
April 25, 2025
Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer Teases Unannounced Xbox Blockbusters For 2025
Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer Teases Unannounced Xbox Blockbusters For 2025
While out promoting the release of the Minecraft movie in North American theaters, Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer hinted at some big, unannounced titles coming in 2025.
April 22, 2025
Update: Microsoft claims it has made 'fair' proposals to union workers after Zenimax staff authorize strike
Update: Microsoft claims it has made 'fair' proposals to union workers after Zenimax staff authorize strike
Unionized ZeniMax workers have accused Microsoft of failing to address key concerns after years of bargaining, but the company claims it has made 'substantial progress' during negotiations.
April 2, 2025
Microsoft's AI-powered Copilot assist tool is coming to Xbox
Microsoft's AI-powered Copilot assist tool is coming to Xbox
Microsoft hopes its Copilot for Gaming tool will be a personalized companion to players and help reduce the friction (and time) on in-game tasks.
March 14, 2025
Report: Xbox handheld due in 2025, next-gen console for 2027
Report: Xbox handheld due in 2025, next-gen console for 2027
Microsoft's first branded handheld will allegedly come from a well-known PC gaming manufacturer and be 'unmistakably Xbox.'
March 11, 2025
Bethesda Teases "Exciting" Plans For STARFIELD This Year
Bethesda Teases "Exciting" Plans For STARFIELD This Year
Following the release of the Shattered Space expansion last year, Bethesda has teased "exciting things planned" for Starfield, but it might be a little while longer before we learn more.
March 9, 2025
Activision Blizzard is using generative AI to hawk games that don't exist
Activision Blizzard is using generative AI to hawk games that don't exist
The publisher is using the controversial technology to determine if players would want spinoffs for Call of Duty and Crash Bandicoot.
March 4, 2025
Microsoft Delays FABLE To 2026 But Shares New Gameplay Footage
Microsoft Delays FABLE To 2026 But Shares New Gameplay Footage
Microsoft announced that Playground Games' highly anticipated Fable reboot has been pushed back to 2026, assuring fans it will be worth the way. They also released 50 seconds of footage from the RPG.
Feb. 26, 2025
Microsoft Gaming's franchise exec becomes new studio head for Minecraft dev Mojang
Microsoft Gaming's franchise exec becomes new studio head for Minecraft dev Mojang
Kayleen Walters is taking over as Mojang's new studio head, and will remain as Microsoft Gaming's franchise VP.
Feb. 13, 2025